What to do and see in Nijmegen, Gelderland Province: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day

May 6, 2022 Misti Hsu

At over 2000 years old, Nijmegen has had a pretty full life. Its transition from Roman military camp to modern municipality has not been without growing pains, but today Nijmegen is thriving, largely because of its lively student population and its status as a hub for political activism. Try to visit during the internationally popular Nijmeegse Vierdaagse four-day walking festival and the epic Zomerfeesten summer party. They happen at the same time, because why not?
Restaurants in Nijmegen

1. Cafe Jos

Daalseweg 309, 6523 CA Nijmegen The Netherlands +31 24 323 2001 [email protected] http://www.cafejos.nl
Excellent
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5.0 based on 48 reviews

Cafe Jos

2. De Drukkerij | Escape Room Nijmegen

Tweede Oude Heselaan 181a, 6542 VE Nijmegen The Netherlands +31 24 202 4019 [email protected] http://www.escape-nijmegen.nl
Excellent
75%
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25%
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

De Drukkerij | Escape Room Nijmegen

Travel back to World War II and join the underground resistance. Find and secure crucial information. Are you smart and fast enough to contribute to the historical operation 'Market Garden'? Experience the most exciting history lesson you'll ever get. This unique, historical Escape Room was voted #5 Escape Room of the Netherlands ( out of 400+ Escape Rooms )

3. EnjoyVR

Klein marienburg 3, 6511 PL Nijmegen The Netherlands +31 6 41105959 [email protected] http://www.enjoyvr.nl
Excellent
76%
Good
24%
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5.0 based on 17 reviews

EnjoyVR

EnjoyVR is the first Virtual Reality Experience Center in Nijmegen. We provide a variety of full motion virtual reality experiences.

4. Lyfao

Bloemerstraat 90, 6511 EM Nijmegen The Netherlands +31 6 87743543 [email protected] http://facebook.com/lyfaocomedy
Excellent
100%
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5.0 based on 10 reviews

Lyfao

Nijmegen's only English Language Comedy Club, featuring comedians from all over the country and further afield.

Reviewed By 369nirat - Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Great show! The room was completely full, it was hard to find even a standing place so get there early. Comedians were very funny and diverse. Host is lovely.

5. Velorama National Bicycle Museum

Waalkade 107, 6511 XR Nijmegen The Netherlands +31 24 322 5851 [email protected] http://www.velorama.nl/
Excellent
48%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 100 reviews

Velorama National Bicycle Museum

6. Irish Pub The Shamrock

Smetiusstraat 17, 6511 ER Nijmegen The Netherlands +31 24 324 4313 [email protected] http://www.shamrocknijmegen.nl
Excellent
61%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Irish Pub The Shamrock

The Shamrock is de oudste en nog enigste Irish Pub van Nijmegen.het publiek is van alle soorten en leeftijden zeer internationaal natuurlijk maar ook de nederlander heeft zijn/haar weg in de laatste 15 jaar zeer vaak gevonden naar deze gezellige authentieke pub. vele verschillende soorten English/Irish bieren van de tap en veel live sport via skydus kom gezellig de sfeer proeven. we zijn 7 dagen per week voor u open.

7. muZIEum

Ziekerstraat 6B, 6511 LH Nijmegen The Netherlands +31 24 200 1050 [email protected] http://www.muzieum.nl
Excellent
74%
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 384 reviews

muZIEum

What is it like to be blind or partially sighted? You can read about it or someone can tell you about it from their own experience, but during a visit to muZIEum (muSEEum) you will experience it yourself. Enter a world in which your other senses - hearing, smell, touch and taste - suddenly play a far more important role than you are used to.

Reviewed By Q8797UAmichelles

Me and my sister grew up in Nijmegen, but had nog done the outside experience from the Muzieum yet. We do recommend it. They have very nice guides who have really bad sight who come with you and they tell you their story. You can ask all your questions. Also their is a seeing guide who comes as well. They show you around and with the VR glasses on you can experience different eye illnesses and how it is to live and walk with such an illness. You have your stick to feel the ground. An interesting experience everyone should do. It is a real eye opener because you get to know things you otherwise would never think about. Why certain decisions are made etc.

8. Stevenskerk

St. Stevenskerkhof 62, 6511 VZ Nijmegen The Netherlands +31 24 360 4710 [email protected] http://www.stevenskerk.nl
Excellent
44%
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 269 reviews

Stevenskerk

Stevenskerk, inspiring meeting place for art, culture and contemplation. Construction of the church started halfway the 13th century. In 1273 the church was consecrated by Albert Magnus, the Bishop of Cologne. Of this Roman Gothic church the groundwork and the most Western bays of the ship remain. Extensive construction took place in the course of the 15th century, among others the choir and the chapels. In the 16th century work was done on the transept and small part of the ship. After about 1650 construction stopped, which left the church unfinished. The tower was fitted with a new clock floor in the 15th century. During the bombing on Nijmegen February 22nd 1944, a large part of the tower collapsed. The South-Western part of the church was heavily damaged. Also in the period during the Second World War where Nijmegen was on the front the church incurred a lot of damage. After the WWII the church was thoroughly renovated.

Reviewed By johncapeyobe - Poulton Le Fylde, United Kingdom

We went to see and hear the Royal Nijmegan men's choir with Amira Willighagen. It was a great evening. The choir members are so friendly and helpful. Amira was absolutely out of this world. The church was a great setting for the event. It is as big as a cathedral and stunningly beautiful

9. Project Escape

Nieuwe Marktstraat 54, 6511 AA Nijmegen The Netherlands +31 24 202 4019 [email protected] http://www.projectescape.nl
Excellent
76%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 58 reviews

Project Escape

Project Escape is the most complete Escape experience in the Nijmegen area. Available for groups from 3 up to 24 persons. We create unforgettable adventures. Our thrilling Escape Rooms are difficult, surprising and most of all fun.

10. Xcape Logix Escape Room

Burg. Hustinxstraat 16, 6512 AD Nijmegen The Netherlands +31 6 38489523 [email protected] http://www.xcapelogix.nl
Excellent
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Good
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4.5 based on 22 reviews

Xcape Logix Escape Room

Xcape Logix is an escape room in Nijmegen. It’s a real-life game in which you and your friend will be locked in a room. Once the door closed, you get 60 minutes the time to escape from this room. You need to think outside of the box to solve the puzzles to get the key to escape!

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